Limo Peruvian Eatery — Restaurant in Nashville-Davidson

Honestly, it was the server who ruined the experience for me, down to the grift when we checked out. For most of our time there, I wondered if she was capable of standing anywhere besides the end of our table, where we had to scream our questions due to the noise. Half the time, she either wasn't listening or was annoyed we asked her anything. It took an hour for one friend to receive her drink order and the server made an annoyed face when she brought it, and told her the "bartender was new" (my friend was not rude, we had our drinks and after an hour, she had not received hers - valid ask on her part). It took 45 minutes for us to receive an appetizer (and again, we were given the excuse that only one person was putting together ceviche and that it was part of their weekend specials . . . and while I don't understand why you are preparing seafood on a Wednesday night for weekend specials, so ewww and eat with caution there, I really don't understand why people who are already there to patronize your business are lower priority than future weekend customers, but there you go). NINETY MINUTES after we ordered - literally 15 minutes before the restaurant closed - we received our meal orders. Others' food looked really good and they commented that it was good; i ordered the pan-fried noodles and they were buried in salt, so I'm giving the food four stars.

But then, evidently, our server WAS capable of moving around to the rest of the table when it came time to pay. She had a doohickey that just presented our totals - no itemizing, nothing to look at, including the automatic gratuity that was neither informed by stating on the menu nor by our server (i.e., she should have told us). I insisted on an emailed receipt (and again, was met with a 'how dare you ask such a thing' expression), and checked it when I got home. I'm confident she knew why I was asking. Sure enough, this lousy server received a 40% tip PER PERSON after being rude, not moving around the table so we didn't have to scream our orders over the loud restaurant, not helpful when we asked about certain menu items, and us watching every diner who came in after us get served before we did. Enjoy that tip money - we agreed none of us would return, and warn others to insist on an itemized...

What an amazing dinner! Limo Peruvian Eatery on Fatherland in east Nashville is a very special place. It is small, casual, and quaint, and yet, it is not overcrowded with tables only inches apart. It is known for its authentic Peruvian food and drink, so I was more than ready for a Pisco sour once I joined my guest who was already sipping hers. Our server was lovely, genuine, and knowledgeable. Finalizing menu choices took some effort since it all was so intriguing, but we decided to share 3 things. The ceviche is a specialty, so that was an easy choice. The Ceviche Carretillero with red snapper and calamari was a showstopper. We both took a bite and looked at each other with our eyes popping out of our heads once the initial flavors began to mingle. It was ridiculously good. The portion was large for Ceviche, and we were thrilled with so much to enjoy. There were chunks of sweet potato that defied description and brought a welcomed perfumed sweetness that played against the citrus and red onion. The delicate snapper was the bass note among all the intoxicating flavors. Next up was the Pulpo Anticuchero, grilled octopus with crispy potatoes. It was beautifully tender with deeper flavors from the grill, which prepared us for the Lomo Saltado with beef that came next. This last plate made us shake our heads once again in disbelief. Haha. The deep dark color of the sauce glazed the entire plate as well as the meaty chunks of beef, red onion, and tomatoes and choclo(savory Peruvian corn). The mound of white rice seemed to glow among the deep, glossy darkness. We dived in and got lost. I told my guest that I felt we had actually traveled to Peru. I know it is corny sounding, but we both felt like we had been transported. Isn't it amazing that new food experiences can do that? It is a rare experience. We finished with a birthday creme brulee and a sigh. It has only been 3 days since our dinner, and writing about it makes me want to go back tonight. I love writing about food, and I am fully aware that my language can get a bit flowery and dramatic, but I don't lie when describing something that inspires me to enjoy life more. I hope...

Let me start by saying I came out of town to Nashville and by far this was the best meal I had in the whole trip. This restaurant holds a punch competing with bigger cities cuisines like NY, LA, and Chicago. It was one of the few places in Nashville to leave a resounding impression on me. I will definitely be talking up this place to all my friends and making sure they check out this place when they visit Nashville.

The owner came out and ensured our experience was positive. She made really great recommendations and ensured that she could accommodate for my nut allergy. As a table, we ordered the ceviche with the raw meats and the fried octopus. Both were extremely delicious but the ceviche by far was one of the best dishes I've had at any latin restaurant period. It combined every aspect I love of Mexican ceviche along with sushi. For my entree, I had the Peruvian pesto linguine dish which was super creamy and the steak combined with the sauce was amazing. I had the creme brulee for dessert and it also took me back to my childhood eating Mexican flan but further enhanced it. My other friends got different dishes including the Lomo Saltado and Chupe De Camarones. I tried a bit of their dishes and both were extremely delicious as well.

Overall, I was extremely happy to see a local Latino business bringing an elevated dining experience for others to enjoy and a great entry point to show how well balanced latin food is with fat, salt, acid, and heat. It blew my mind how well it captured all of the flavors from my childhood growing up in every dish. It felt like the presentation was on point but it never sacrificed on any flavor for aesthetic which is a hard...